SeasonMapLüderitz (Kolmanskop) weather in January
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January in Lüderitz: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Lüderitz · #380 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Lüderitz climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 26°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sea temperature | 14°C / 56°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 33 km/h / 20 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 22 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Lüderitz in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Busyschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Lüderitz's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherLüderitz's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Lüderitz in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Kolmanskop needs a permit
1 Jan – 31 DecBook earlyKolmanskop and the rest of the Sperrgebiet, the 26,000km2 diamond concession south of town, sit behind a permit even though the main road to Lüderitz is open to everyone. Tickets covering entry are sold at the gate or in town and guided tours run on a fixed daily schedule. Source ↗
- Season
Wind season
1 Aug – 31 Mar · usuallyA near-constant south wind blows across the lagoon west of town from August to March, regularly gusting 20 to 40 knots. It is what draws speed sailors to Lüderitz and what keeps café tables and sightseeing walks to the mornings. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Lüderitz — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Lüderitz?
Lüderitz in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Lüderitz?
- January in Lüderitz: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Lüderitz on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in Lüderitz in January?
- In January, Lüderitz averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 17.2°C, with about 1.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Lüderitz in January?
- Lüderitz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in January.
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Similar destinations in Southern Africa — January
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